Abundant lifestyle choices in Southwest Edmonton

The southwest sector of Edmonton can be characterized in a couple of ways – one, as a booming, cosmopolitan mini-city with tons of growth potential, and the other as a nature-connected enclave that offers the peace and tranquility of the quiet countryside.

But what it is ultimately is a welcoming community where families can set down roots, with a multitude of opportunities for homebuyers to find their forever home.

With comparatively low crime rates, neighbourhoods in the south and southwestern parts of Edmonton are generally considered to be relatively safe and very family-friendly.

As in all of Alberta’s larger cities, Edmonton has a well-developed transportation system. Southwest residents have easy access to public transportation, including the ETS and the LRT that connects the area to all other sectors of Edmonton. The Anthony Henday Drive that encircles the city has made accessibility a breeze in the sector too and living in the southwest gives residents greater ease travelling in and out of the city to Calgary or Red Deer via the Queen Elizabeth II Highway.

A lot to offer

As can be plainly seen, Southwest Edmonton has a lot to offer: beautiful master-planned communities, convenient transportation options, prime location, great schools, plentiful shopping choices, and lots of restaurants, parks, and recreation centres to choose from. Without a doubt, southwest Edmonton is a great place to make a home.

Every type of housing option in every budget is readily available here, from apartment condos, to townhomes, to luxurious estate family homes. Almost all of Edmonton’s most recognizable builders and developers have a presence here, and some of the most active are Cantiro, Rohit Land Development, and Qualico Communities.

Cantiro’s active projects include ONE at Keswick, and Cantiro Townhomes at ONE at Keswick; Qualico Communities has Crimson at Creekwood Chapelle, Langdale in Windermere, and Point at Glenridding Ravine; MLC Group has Keswick Landing, The Banks at Keswick and Keswick on the River; while Rohit Land Developments has Arbours of Keswick and Ridgecrest at Glenridding Ravine.

Dynamic lifestyle

The energy is palpable in the Southwest, especially along the popular Currents of Windermere commercial centre, where new retail shops, restaurants and services are going up fast.

Just off Anthony Henday and Terwillegar Drive, Currents of Windermere is SW Edmonton’s finest new shopping centre destination, featuring quality retailers, convenient services, entertainment and convenient and delicious dining options. It features many new-to-market concepts, defining it as a unique shopping destination.

Restaurants and diners or every flavour are within, like Barcelos – the home of flame-grilled chicken, or Burger Village which specializes in organic fastfood menu.

There are many excellent restaurants and diners in the immediate vicinity too, like XIX Nineteen that brings contemporary tastes to traditional favourites, Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar that specializes in fresh, modern Italian entrées, grilled dishes, desserts, and napoletana pizza.

One of the most remarkable places to shop in Southwest Edmonton is the Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market (SWEFM). Established in 2011, the market is home to over 60 local farmers, bakers and makers. It is open every Wednesday from May 17 to October 4 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre provides the community with exceptional health, wellness and sports amenities. People of all ages and abilities can gather to learn, exercise, relax, meet, and have fun in this community hub.

The great outdoors

If you’re a golfer, the southwest may just be the best community as the popular Jagare Ridge Golf Club, River Ridge Golf & Country Club and the Windermere Golf & Country Club are within its borders. But that isn’t the only outdoor activity one can enjoy in the southwest.

There are plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities around. It is in fact promoted by many of the land developers here as among the area’s greatest assets. Whitemud Creek runs through the southwest and affords plenty of quiet, idyllic scenery for calm walks, jogging or biking.

Southwest Highland natural area is a very unique natural feature. It is the highest point in Edmonton, with an elevation of 716 m at its southern end and steep slopes on its east and west sides. It offers a beautiful view of Edmonton to the east, west and south, and Whitemud Ravine to the southeast. Given its proximity to both the ravine and the River Valley, the natural area provides an important linking function for wildlife. Its steep slopes support an interesting combination of successional stage and pioneer vegetation communities, including beaked hazelnut and snowberry.

Many developers like Rohit Land Developments have been able to take advantage of the southwest’s unique topography. Their seven-acre Gordon King Pond in the Arbours of Keswick neighbourhood has become an escape to nature for many residents.

Their other southwest community, Ridgecrest at Glenridding Ravine, backs onto Whitemud Creek Ravine, and there will be beautiful homes on the ridge that overlook stunning sceneries. Everyone in the community will have access to walking paths that lead through this wonderful natural landscape and storm ponds.